NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 2, 2026
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
No spoilers until you tap Reveal.
Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A S___ · 5A I___ · 6A P____ · 8A L___ · 9A E___ · 1D S__ · 2D U____ · 3D R____ · 4D E____ · 7D T__
Across
1A: "Yeah, why not!"
SURE · more answers for this clue
5A: Collector's ___
ITEM · more answers for this clue
6A: Worker who frequently takes off
PILOT · more answers for this clue
8A: Stressful way to run
LATE · more answers for this clue
9A: Crossed (out)
EXED · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Tiny drink
2D: Useful ... or a useful draw in Scrabble when you have a "Q"
UTILE · more answers for this clue
3D: Chill
RELAX · more answers for this clue
4D: Be expressive with one's feelings
EMOTE · more answers for this clue
7D: TV's "___ Lasso"
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SURE
ITEM
PILOT
LATE
EXED
FAQ
1-Across: "Yeah, why not!"
SURE.
5-Across: Collector's ___
ITEM.
6-Across: Worker who frequently takes off
PILOT.
8-Across: Stressful way to run
LATE.
9-Across: Crossed (out)
EXED.
1-Down: Tiny drink
SIP.
2-Down: Useful ... or a useful draw in Scrabble when you have a "Q"
UTILE.
3-Down: Chill
RELAX.
4-Down: Be expressive with one's feelings
EMOTE.
7-Down: TV's "___ Lasso"
TED.